The rating for 2008 JC Cellars Red Twist Of Fate is 94 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2008 Syrah Twist of Fate (100% Syrah) reveals smoky, meaty notes intermixed with black fruit and damp earth characteristics. The gentle tannins caress the palate and the wine build incrementally into a full-bodied, whoppingly rich, intense, but not over-the-top or heavy red. It should provide thrilling drinking over the next 6-8 years. The rating for 2008 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Rattlesnake Rock is 91 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2008 Syrah Rattlesnake Rock was made from a parcel planted predominantly with an Alban Cote-Rotie clone, and includes 7% Grenache in this vintage. The late harvest and low yields of the vintage comes across in this big, powerful wine. This is a decidedly lush, super-ripe style. The aromatics appear later, adding complexity and nuance on the mid-palate and finish. Brown gave the Rattlesnake Rock 83% new barrels for 27 months. It's almost like there is too much of a good thing (or things here). The wine is a touch ripe, the new oak is a bit high, the toast levels are a bit high....none of these things on their own would probably be terribly significant but when put together yield a wine that is excessively heavy.